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Lusenga Plain National Park
Contributed by: Elliott
  • 1. Which ecoregion includes Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Kruger ecoregion
B) Congo Basin ecoregion
C) Serengeti ecoregion
D) Mweru–Tanganyika ecoregion
  • 2. What organization supports the Nsumbu Tanganyika Conservation Program (NTCP)?
A) World Wildlife Fund
B) Frankfurt Zoological Society
C) Conservation International
D) Greenpeace
  • 3. In what year was Lusenga Plain designated as a National Park?
A) 1980
B) 1999
C) 1965
D) 1972
  • 4. Who came to the Mweru–Tanganyika ecoregion for ivory in the mid-19th century?
A) European settlers
B) African tribal leaders
C) Colonial administrators
D) Swahili Arab traders such as Tippu Tip
  • 5. What were the main reasons for wildlife population decrease in the early to middle 20th century?
A) Disease outbreaks
B) Poaching and bushmeat harvesting
C) Natural disasters
D) Climate change
  • 6. Which economic downturn period exacerbated poaching in Zambia?
A) 1970s
B) 2010s
C) 1980s and 90s
D) 2000s
  • 7. What year did the reintroduction of some species start in Lusenga Plain?
A) 2007
B) 1985
C) 1995
D) 2010
  • 8. Which animals were reintroduced to Lusenga Plain starting from 2007?
A) Giraffes, wildebeests and zebras
B) Lions, leopards and cheetahs
C) Grant's zebra, puku and impala
D) Elephants, rhinos and buffalos
  • 9. What was claimed to be lacking that led to poaching of reintroduced animals?
A) Tourism facilities
B) Anti-poaching measures
C) Conservation education
D) Wildlife research programs
  • 10. What recent initiative was taken to address poaching in Lusenga Plain?
A) Introducing new wildlife species
B) Expanding park boundaries
C) More staff for patrols
D) Building more tourist lodges
  • 11. In which district is Lusenga Plain National Park located?
A) Mporokoso District
B) Chipata District
C) Kawambwa District
D) Luapula District
  • 12. On which bank of the Kalungwishi River is Lusenga Plain National Park situated?
A) Southern bank
B) Eastern bank
C) Western bank
D) Northern bank
  • 13. What biome predominantly covers the Kawambwa–Mporokoso plateau where Lusenga Plain National Park is located?
A) Desert
B) Tropical rainforest
C) Savanna
D) Miombo woodland
  • 14. What type of vegetation provides cover and a humid environment favored by certain animals in Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Baobab trees
B) Mushitu
C) Eucalyptus trees
D) Acacia trees
  • 15. What is the average annual rainfall in Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) 1500 mm
B) 1000 mm
C) 2000 mm
D) 2500 mm
  • 16. Which river forms the eastern boundary of Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Kalungwishi River
B) Luapula River
C) Zambezi River
D) Mbereshi River
  • 17. What is the approximate area of Lusenga Plain within the park?
A) 25 km2
B) 40 km2
C) 50 km2
D) 33 km2
  • 18. Which falls are famous along the Kalungwishi River but located outside Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Kalambo Falls, Chobe Falls, Livingstone Falls
B) Ngonye Falls, Kafue Falls, Senanga Falls
C) Lumangwe Falls, Kabwelume Falls, Kundabwika Falls
D) Victoria Falls, Mosi-oa-Tunya Falls, Murchison Falls
  • 19. What is the primary reason for the decline in wildlife numbers at Lusenga Plain National Park before recent improvements?
A) Climate change
B) Overpopulation of predators
C) Neglect of the park
D) Forest fires
  • 20. What is the highest point in Lusenga Plain National Park located on?
A) The outermost ring around the plain
B) The Luapula River bank
C) The innermost ring around the plain
D) The Kalungwishi River bank
  • 21. Which type of wildlife is particularly abundant in Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Marine life
B) Desert animals
C) Reptiles
D) Birdlife
  • 22. Which of the following mammals has been listed in Lusenga Plain National Park since 2013?
A) Elephant
B) Black rhino
C) Lion
D) Eland
  • 23. What type of vehicle is likely required to navigate the access road during the rainy season?
A) Sedan
B) Bicycle
C) Motorcycle
D) 4WD vehicle
  • 24. How far is the nearest airport with scheduled services from Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Kasama Airport (299 km)
B) Lubumbashi International Airport
C) Kabwe Airport
D) Mansa Airport (185 km)
  • 25. What should visitors to Lusenga Plain National Park be self-sufficient in?
A) Food supplies
B) Everything including water
C) Guides only
D) First aid kits
  • 26. Which cultural site is located 57 km from the Park gate?
A) Mwata Kazembe's Mutomboko Ceremony Arena
B) Ntumbachusi Falls
C) Lake Mweru at Nchelenge
D) Senior Chief Mushota's Chishinga Malaila Ceremony Arena
  • 27. What is the distance from the Park gate to Kundabwika Falls?
A) 91 km
B) 150 km
C) 64 km
D) 71 km
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